Don't know where to go this fall?Do you dream of having a holiday like world celebrities? Then our selection of 7 luxury hotels will tell you where exactly you should go to be sure not to miss out: stars often visit here. There are many luxury and expensive hotels in various corners of the world. They are famous for their luxurious room interiors, high-class service, many spas and unrivaled restaurants. But with all their advantages, only some are able to attract real celebrities and outstanding personalities. The owners of such hotels can boast not only five-star quality, but also real stars in the rooms of their hotel. Perhaps you will also choose one of the hotels that have caught the eye of world celebrities. In our selection, you will not find any exoticism, no scandals and no hotels for a beach holiday - only respectable Europe, where your entertainment will include museums, restaurants, walks, trips to the spa and stories about the stars who visited these hotels.
1. CastaDiva Resort & Spa, Italy
This hotel is located on the shores of the amazingin its beauty of Lake Como (Lago di Como), located in Italy. What is interesting is that the resort consists of nine villas, and all of them are named after Italian opera heroines. Here visitors can enjoy exquisite local cuisine at the L’Orangerie restaurant, a huge fragrant garden of more than 26,000 square meters, a high-class spa center and much more. It’s very good here! This hotel was visited by the inimitable Stevie Wonder, racer Jenson Button, the Top Gear film crew and Robert De Niro. The actor liked it so much that instead of the planned two days, he stayed for a whole week. And George Clooney went even further: being simply enchanted by the surroundings of the picturesque Lake Como, he purchased the villa Oleandra, located near CastaDiva.
2. Lefay Resort & Spá Lago di Garda, Italy
Situated at the foot of the Italian Alps, thisThe eco-friendly hotel boasts not only unique spa programs developed by leading experts especially for Lefay, but also a stunning panorama of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda). Countless hiking and cycling routes in the mountains, walks through vineyards and olive groves, infinity pools and healing gardens for yoga - all these pleasures attract many rich people. Among them was the defender of the Russian national football team Sergei Ignashevich, who after the sad elimination of the Russian team decided to restore his peace of mind here, and together with his wife. One can only hope that a vacation in such a wonderful place will give him strength in new tournaments for future victories of the Russian team.
3. Castel Monastero, Italy
It's hard to believe that this high-class andThe cozy hotel used to be a small Italian village. It has existed for over a thousand years. It all began with the construction of a monastery in 840, hence the name Castel Monastero. This resort is surrounded by the famous Chianti vineyards, which can be seen directly from the charming rooms of the hotel. In addition to the integral attribute of all luxury vacation spots - a spa center, the pearl of this resort is the Contrada restaurant with an unrivaled Tuscan menu, which was compiled by the most daring chef in the world, Gordon Ramsey. The charming maestro is also the owner of this establishment, so each dish of his cuisine, although not "hellish", can be awaited with trepidation and awe. For those visitors who want to be in shape, attend spa treatments and at the same time eat very tasty food, a special menu has been developed, and separate places are allocated for them in the restaurant.
4. Barcelo Formentor, Spain
The magical Cape Formentor, which isMallorca, became that paradise corner where in 1928 one Argentine millionaire built this hotel. The territory occupied by the hotel's property is 485 hectares. It is home to elite golf courses and a charming pine forest where you can breathe in the healthy air. Ever since its opening, Barcelo Formentor has attracted outstanding people of the era. Among its guests were the legendary Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie and Audrey Hepburn. But even now, such famous personalities of our time as Adolfo Suarez, the Dalai Lama, Yasser Arafat, Mikhail Gorbachev, Joan Fontaine and others live in these apartments.
5. Hotel Eden, Italy
This gem of a hotel from DorchesterCollection has been hosting the mighty since 1889. Royalty, celebrities and high-ranking officials have vacationed here, deciding the fates of millions. Surrounded by shady parks, the hotel is located near St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro) and the Vatican. The famous shopping streets of Condotti, Frattina and Borgonnena are also within walking distance. On the top floor of the building, on the open terrace, there is a restaurant La Terraza dell'Eden. Here you can also enjoy one of the most amazing and breathtaking panoramas of Rome, where Federico Fellini found his inspiration. Margaret Thatcher, Sigmund Freud, Meryl Streep, Woody Allen, Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Pfeiffer and many others chose to get to know Rome while living in the apartments of Hotel Eden. Even the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII, chose this hotel, considering it the most suitable for such a high-ranking person.
6. Principe di Savoia, Italy
The elegant Milan hotel is notable for itsso much by its demonstrative luxury as by its sophistication. But it does not look less luxurious, on the contrary, it gives it additional charm. 401 rooms will accommodate many guests, among them, by the way, there are presidential apartments. Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren, Madonna, Robert De Niro stayed in them. Perhaps each of them wanted to feel like a president, or they chose these apartments because of the swimming pool right in the room. Nelson Rockefeller, Julio Iglesias, Liza Minnelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Maradona, Sting and even ex-James Bond - Sean Connery also visited Principe di Savoia. It is interesting that in 1986 Sylvester Stallone and his now ex-wife Brigitte Nielsen spent their vacation in this hotel. And 10 years later, but without his wife, Stallone again decided to visit the Principe di Savoia - apparently, even the stern Rimbaud could not resist the charm of this Milan hotel.
7. The Dorchester, UK
Built in 1931, this hotel hasmajestic, even martial appearance, but nevertheless its aesthetic appeal is relevant today. At one time, this was the headquarters of military leaders Winston Churchill and General Eisenhower, where they developed the plan for the Allied landing in Normandy. But history is in the past, and The Dorchester is still accepting new guests, and more than politicians, only Hollywood stars. Sharon Stone, Elizabeth Taylor, Barbra Streisand and even the steely Arnie - Arnold Schwarzenegger chose this hotel as their temporary home. Woody Allen liked to write scripts for his films here. And the master of horror, Hitchcock, while staying here, noted that The Dorchester is the perfect place for a crime that the police will never solve. And despite this, the number of guests at the hotel has not decreased. In addition to the fact that stars stay here, the hotel itself often "stars" in films. Thus, the meticulous Stanley Kubrick, having gone through a dozen options, settled on the interiors of The Dorchester for 2001: A Space Odyssey. And in 2004, the heroes of the romantic film Wimbledon, played by Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany, fell in love with each other in this hotel. castadivaresort.com, spaltenna.it, lefayresorts.com, shangri-la.com, barcelo.com, dorchestercollection.com, castelmonastero.com, instagram.com